The Tenor Saxophone

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The Tenor SaxophoneFamous Tenor Sax PlayersHistoryThe saxophone was created by Adolphe Sax in 1840, who was a Belgian musicianIt was patented (a right of owning/inventing the creation) on June 24th 1846His original key-work was very hard to play, so saxophonists later on developed & added new keysIt is the medium sized sax in the familyChanges in the key-workBefore they were only usually used in military bands, but now are used in many jazz/school/marching bandsModern day tenor saxophone is in the key of BbBY: STEPH WRIGHTModern Evolution of the SaxGene Ammons, jazz (1925-1974)Fred Anderson, jazz (1929-2010)David Bowie, rock Lol Coxhill, improv Stan Getz, jazz (1927-1991)Kathy Stobart, jazzAlexandra Grimal, improvised jazzDAVID BOWIEKATHY STOBART Description23 tone holesUnderneath all keys are 'pads', to prevent damage Octave keys control higher notesLeft thumb controls octave keyMade from brass; can be plated in nickel, silver or even goldUses a mouthpiece like the clarinet's (with reed and ligature)Has a neck strap to help support its weight/lengthAutumn Leaves-Stan GetzHo Hey-The Lumineers coverTRIVIA!WHO CREATED THE SAX?A: Adolf HitlerB: Edward TarrC: Adolphe SaxD: Ezra KoenigIT'S C! IS THE TENOR SAX...A: The smallest saxB: The largest saxC: The medium sized saxD: The coolest sax(WILL ACCEPT 2 ANSWER!)THE ANSWERS ARE C & D!HOW MANY KEY HOLES DOES THE SAX HAVE?A: 32B: 23C: 8D: 120IT'S B! WHAT TYPES OF BANDS WERE TENOR SAXES USUALLY ONLY USED IN?A: Military bandsB: Jazz bandsC: Heavy metal bandsD: One-man bandsIT'S A!WHICH FAMOUS SAXOPHONIST FITS INTO THE ROCK GENRE CATEGORY?A: Kathy StobartB: David BowieC: Lol CoxhillD: Stan GetzIT'S B!